by Alfred Poor | October 9, 2019 | Medical
We cover a lot of telehealth stories here because they typically involve connected wearable and mobile devices. Such services are popular with patients as they make it easier to access a healthcare professional without having to travel to a doctor’s office or...
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by Bruce Brown | October 4, 2019 | Medical
Speedy treatment following a stroke gives a patient the best chance of making a full recovery. Diagnosing a stroke in the field to determine the proper treatment is the catch, however. The correct treatment can save the patient’s life and minimize complications,...
by Bruce Brown | October 3, 2019 | Medical
Telehealth adoption hasn’t been a slam dunk so far, but progress continues. The advantages of remote patient monitoring, video house calls, clinical staff allocation, remote diagnosis, specialist access, patient convenience, and cost savings speak too loudly to...
by Alfred Poor | September 30, 2019 | General News, Medical
Most older people in the U.S. have a Norman Rockwell image of the good old days when doctors still made house calls. It was personalized medicine at its best, with that special one-to-one relationship with a doctor in your own home. Everything old is new again, though...
by Bruce Brown | September 27, 2019 | Enabling Tech, Medical
Los Angles-based MedTech Innovator announced 20 startup finalists in its Asia Pacific Showcase program. The MedTech Innovator program seeks and supports companies developing transformative device, diagnostic, and digital health tech in the Asia Pacific area. In...
by Bruce Brown | September 26, 2019 | Medical
Impacted earwax is a common condition among adults — especially seniors — according to Healthline. Pain from built-up earwax prompts many people to see their physician to have the excess wax removed. Blocked ears can result in dizziness and loss of...
